Nick Xenakis is a lawyer and policy expert on Congress, national security, technology, immigration and criminal justice. He uses his expertise to advise clients as Special Counsel at Covington & Burling, a top ranked law firm. He previously served as General Counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats and Chief Counsel to US Senator Dianne Feinstein.
Immediately before joining Covington, Nick served as Chief Counsel for Senator Feinstein and Staff Director of the Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee. In those roles, he was responsible for overseeing the subcommittee's activities as well as managing Senator Feinstein's Judiciary staff. His significant contributions include advising the Senator on issues related to nominations, legislation and oversight.
As General Counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats, Nick participated in the confirmation hearings of two Supreme Court Justices and an Attorney General, as well as legislation addressing appropriations, COVID-19 relief packages and the National Defense Authorization Act. His broad knowledge of public policy...Nick Xenakis is a lawyer and policy expert on Congress, national security, technology, immigration and criminal justice. He uses his expertise to advise clients as Special Counsel at Covington & Burling, a top ranked law firm. He previously served as General Counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats and Chief Counsel to US Senator Dianne Feinstein.
Immediately before joining Covington, Nick served as Chief Counsel for Senator Feinstein and Staff Director of the Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee. In those roles, he was responsible for overseeing the subcommittee's activities as well as managing Senator Feinstein's Judiciary staff. His significant contributions include advising the Senator on issues related to nominations, legislation and oversight.
As General Counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats, Nick participated in the confirmation hearings of two Supreme Court Justices and an Attorney General, as well as legislation addressing appropriations, COVID-19 relief packages and the National Defense Authorization Act. His broad knowledge of public policy and the law has given Nick the expertise to advise the country’s leaders and other prominent figures.
As part of Covington’s public policy team, Nick continues to utilize his unique skillset to offer legal and regulatory guidance to corporate clients, with a focus on antitrust, transactional matters and intellectual property, among other US policy concerns.
Nick started his career as an attorney at the Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, where he assisted indigent clients faced with felony, misdemeanor and capital offenses at all levels of litigation. He also clerked for Judge Robert King on the US Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Nick holds a BA from Kenyon College and a JD from Stanford University Law School.moreless
In this article announcing his move to Covington & Burling’s public policy practice in Washington, Nicholas Xenakis expresses his enthusiasm for starting a new chapter in his career.
Covington & Burling LLP is a leading law firm specializing in public policy, content creation and distribution, cybersecurity, insurance claims, intellectual property, media disputes and white collar investigations.
Nick held several roles for the Democrats during his time with the Senate Judiciary Committee, including General Counsel (2019-2021) and Senior Counsel/Counsel (2017-2019).
Founded in 2001, The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Virginia is committed to defending indigent persons accused of federal crimes.
Nick discusses his decision to join Covington's public policy team in Washington, D.C., and how eager he is to be a part of the world of technology consulting.
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